Weather in Miami in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Miami and ranks 41st of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within United States it is 2nd of 6 (United States in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Miami is 16.1°C warmer by day and 16.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Miami peaks at 24.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.8°C; one night in ten drops to 13.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 30.4°C (2017-02-15) and the coldest night 5.4°C (1996-02-05).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 41 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2020 with 138 mm, the driest 2005 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 23.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.8°C to 24.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:57 and sets about 18:13 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 45%.

Is February a good time to visit Miami?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain. The best months for Miami on our scoring are March, February, April; months averaging 25°C or more: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Warm days, but keep a layer for evenings

Expect weather that generally suits light clothing during the day, without having to organise everything around avoiding midday heat. Days reach 25°C around 43% of the time, so properly warm afternoons are common rather than guaranteed. February is among Miami's cooler months, which suits travellers who find hotter conditions tiring. Evenings need a little more thought: although the average night is mild, the coldest 10% of nights fall to 13.6°C or below. Bring a jumper or light jacket for sitting outdoors after dark, alongside your daytime clothes. If dependable heat is the main reason for travelling, keep those cooler spells in mind.

Swimming is realistic; uninterrupted sunshine is not

The sea averages 23.7°C, making swimming a reasonable part of a February trip rather than something reserved for particularly hardy swimmers. You can plan time by the water, but leave room to swap outdoor plans around the weather. There are about 7 rainy days during the month, so a light waterproof is useful even though rain need not define the holiday. Sunshine averages about 6.2 hours within 11.1 hours of daylight: enough for outdoor time, but not a promise of clear skies throughout the day. Keep sunscreen handy, and use the warmer afternoons for swimming if you prefer to feel warm when you get out.